Ethiopian Gov't Refuses to Deploy Army in Violent Areas

Ethiopian Gov't Refuses to Deploy Army in Violent Areas

Ethiopian Gov't Refuses to Deploy Army in Violent Areas

Addis Ababa, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian government refused Friday to deploy the army in the areas affected by violence, considering that talks can initially resolve the differences.

The measure of positioning the troops is not ruled out, but for now we will appeal to others; we will reserve as a last resort more invasive regulations if the situation is not controlled, a statement from the Communication Affairs Office said.

Addisu Gebregziabher, head of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, urged authorities to proceed with the positioning of security forces with the supposed objective to restore social order.

The call came despite the congress the ruling coalition Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front is holding in the southern city of Hawassa.

Among other ethnic conflicts, the struggle between the Oromo and Gedeo groups has worsened since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed took office in April.

Only last week, more than 70,000 people, mostly Oromos, had to leave their homes after attacks by members of other communities in the western state of Benishangul-Gumuz.

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Ethiopian Gov't Refuses to Deploy Army in Violent Areas

Addis Ababa, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian government refused Friday to deploy the army in the areas affected by violence, considering that talks can initially resolve the differences.

The measure of positioning the troops is not ruled out, but for now we will appeal to others; we will reserve as a last resort more invasive regulations if the situation is not controlled, a statement from the Communication Affairs Office said.

Addisu Gebregziabher, head of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, urged authorities to proceed with the positioning of security forces with the supposed objective to restore social order.

The call came despite the congress the ruling coalition Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front is holding in the southern city of Hawassa.

Among other ethnic conflicts, the struggle between the Oromo and Gedeo groups has worsened since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed took office in April.

Only last week, more than 70,000 people, mostly Oromos, had to leave their homes after attacks by members of other communities in the western state of Benishangul-Gumuz.